Oudenaarde tapestries
The tapestry industry of Oudenaarde flourished between the 15th and the 18th century. For more than 300 years, it was the city’s most important branch of industry and it brought wealth. The tapestries were sold all over the world.
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The city is best known for its decorative greenery or “verdures” with green, blue, brown and yellow as main colours. However, other kinds were also woven in Oudenaarde. The Bible, ancient history or mythology are subjects used for these figurative series. Others representing pastoral scenes were also an enormous success. Thirteen tapestries from the 16th and 17th century are exhibited in the Cloth Hall. A visit to this collection is definitely a must! Visit tapestries :Town Hall
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